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Viva Pictures Heats Up Summer with New Charlie Sheen PG-Rated Animated Feature “Foodfight!”

Viva Pictures Heats Up Summer with New Charlie Sheen PG-Rated Animated Feature “Foodfight!”

Charlie Sheen fans take to Twitter to find out details of new animated film project Foodfight! coming this summer. - April 04, 2012 - Viva Pictures

Kat Kramer, Producer/Founder of "Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World," Says "Bully" and "Teach Your Children Well" Documentary Films Call Attention to Tragic Results

Kat Kramer, Producer/Founder of "Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World," Says "Bully" and "Teach Your Children Well" Documentary Films Call Attention to Tragic Results

Actress, singer, film producer and activist Kat Kramer, whose famed father film director Stanley Kramer was known for making socially conscious films, would make her Dad proud these days. In 2009, she founded a film series called “Kat Kramer’s Films That Change the World” under... - April 04, 2012 - Kat Kramer

The Learning Experience in South Easton Health and Safety Fair

Health and Safety Fair at The Learning Experience. Stop by this state-of-the-art center to receive wellness tips to protect your family. There will be lots of fun activities, helpful demonstrations and much, much more. For more information, visit the website at... - April 01, 2012 - The Learning Experience

Whip-Its - Cheap Thrill or Dangerous Product?  Barron Law Corporation

Whip-Its - Cheap Thrill or Dangerous Product? Barron Law Corporation

Did you know that you can purchase a box of "Whip its" for less than $15.00 over the counter? Did you know that the use of Whip-its by inhaling the contents is incredibly dangerous and can result in paralysis, asphyxiation and/or death? The Barron Law Corporation wants you to know, and wants your teenage children to know, that Whip its are not a harmless, fun party drug and that the use of Whip its may cause you or a loved one serious and lasting harm. - March 29, 2012 - Barron Law Corporation

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes $12 Million in Child Development Centers for U.S. Navy

Balfour Beatty Construction Completes $12 Million in Child Development Centers for U.S. Navy

At a dedication ceremony today, Naval Base Coronado and Balfour Beatty Construction celebrated the completion of two child development centers – one new facility on Naval Amphibious Base Coronado and another expansion facility at Naval Air Station North Island. The two facilities together... - March 29, 2012 - Balfour Beatty Construction

Art for Autism

A silent art auction and informative presentation to benefit The Friendship Network for Children. The Friendship Network for Children is a non-profit mental health organization that provides counseling, groups and advocacy for children and teens with Autism. - March 29, 2012 - The Friendship Network for Children

The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network

The All-American Preschool Hit Monkey Monkey Music is Now Airing on the American Forces Network

Monkey Monkey Music now airing on over 100 PBS member stations is proudly airing on The American Forces Network. A seven year old child who stars in the videos has a father who, ironically, was on civil deployment in Iraq when the videos were made. The American Forces Network considers Monkey Monkey Music a key element in quality programming for young children. - March 28, 2012 - Monkey Monkey Music

Xclaimed Ministries Kicks Off the Spring Season with Free Toys, Bicycles and Food for the Community at the Xclaimed Concert Event

Xclaimed Ministries provided free toys, bicycles and meals to the community as they begin their 2012 "Concert in the Park" season. - March 27, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

"Get Blue" – National Effort to Educate America During April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month

April marks the 29th anniversary of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to child abuse education, awareness and prevention activities. To observe National Child Abuse Prevention month, Love Our Children USA, (a national organization headquartered in New York whose mission is to... - March 27, 2012 - Love Our Children USA

Abby and Keely Hughes aka "West Hartford CT Little Dog Nannys" Receive Their First Client: Zeke

Abby and Keely Hughes aka "West Hartford CT Little Dog Nannys" Receive Their First Client: Zeke

West Hartford Connecticut's youngest entrepreneurs may in fact be Abby and Keely Hughes. After working for over a year to get their own puppy, a tiny Pappillon named Rasa, they decided they love dogs so much that they wanted to help others care for their dogs. - March 26, 2012 - The Little Dog Nanny

Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State

Boys and Men Healing Film Screenings at Penn State

Penn State will host two screenings of Boys and Men Healing, a leading documentary produced by Big Voice Pictures about the affects of male child sexual abuse and the importance of healing, speaking out, and advocating for ending the cycle of the sexual abuse of boys. This event is hosted by Penn State University. - March 22, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Author Alonda Thomas Encourages Parents to Have "The Talk" in Debut Book "It's Okay To Wait"

Author Alonda Thomas Encourages Parents to Have "The Talk" in Debut Book "It's Okay To Wait"

New book highlights a father/daughter conversation on sex, love and relationships. - March 21, 2012 - Alonda Thomas Public Relations

The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week

The Princess Revolution is Coming: Moey's Music Party Releases Third CD During National Princess Week

"Princess Revolution!" is a rocking celebration of Girl-Power, Princess Power, & "sparkle-tacular" girls by multiple award-winning, #1 NYC Mommy Rocker, Moey. Kick off your glass slipper and join the Princess Revolution. 15 track CD debuts 4/24/12. The title single is available now as a free download on CDBaby.com. Review copies of the CD available upon request. - March 15, 2012 - Moey's Music Party

ChildCareInfo.com is Calling All Trainers of Child Care Professionals

ChildCareInfo.com is Calling All Trainers of Child Care Professionals

ChildCareInfo.com is creating a comprehensive Learning Center for all child care professionals. - March 15, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC

San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73

San Carlos Chickens' Ball Still Running Strong at 73

The longest running PTA fundraiser is still going strong. “The Chickens Ball is a great community builder and a fun way for the entire community to support our local public schools,” said Sonya Sigler, Chairman of the San Carlos Chickens’ Ball. “One of the best things about the show is our multigenerational cast that really shows the kind of support San Carlos schools have from all of our citizens. This year, funds raised will go towards music, theatre and other performing arts.” - March 12, 2012 - San Carlos Chickens' Ball

Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program

In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE

Elle Febbo Rallies Community Support for Foster Youth Event

Belle of the Ball Event: Best-Selling Author Elle Febbo Rallies Community Support for So. CA Foster Youth Event - March 07, 2012 - Febbo Media, LLC.

Beacon Insurance Group Attending Boys & Girls Club Conference

Beacon Insurance Group is attending the 2012 Southeast Conference for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The conference is being held from March 5th -8th in Myrtle Beach, SC at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Boys & Girls Club professionals from throughout the Southeast gather for... - March 06, 2012 - Beacon Insurance Group, Inc.

Bilingual Children's Books Free on Kindle - March Madness

A Creations by Crouch March Madness give-away. Download bilingual children's books free from Kindle. - March 01, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.

Enslow Author, Jeff Burlingame, Winner of NAACP Image Award for "Jesse Owens:  'I Always Loved Running'"

Enslow Author, Jeff Burlingame, Winner of NAACP Image Award for "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running'"

Enslow Publishers, Inc., publisher of children’s books for the school and library market, is proud to announce that their biography, "Jesse Owens: 'I Always Loved Running,'” by Jeff Burlingame is the winner of this year’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Image Award taking home the trophy for Outstanding Literary Work in the Youth/Teens category. The Image Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in television, recording, literature, and motion picture. - March 01, 2012 - Enslow Publishers, Inc.

MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault

MaleSurvivor Calls on the Boy Scouts of America to Publicly Acknowledge the Mistakes of Its Past and Commit to Establishing Clear Standards for Reporting Sexual Assault

Dr. Richard Gartner, chair of MaleSurvivor's Advisory Board and author of Beyond Betrayal: Taking Charge of Your Life after Boyhood Sexual Abuse, issued a statement responding to recent news stories that executives in the Boy Scouts of America refused to contact police after receiving allegations... - February 27, 2012 - MaleSurvivor: National Organization against Male Sexual Victimization

Monsters Set Free to Run Wild

Monsters Set Free to Run Wild

www.goofygrinmonsters.com - Un-batten the hatches and open your doors, these fun-loving monsters are only looking to play. Goofy Grin Monsters have been set loose by the Z & Z Toy Corporation and are searching for children to play with. You can recognize them by their super soft fur, vibrant... - February 23, 2012 - Z & Z Toys Corp.

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs

Superior Grocers and Its Foundation Donate $10,000 to Support Education in the City of Santa Fe Springs

Superior Grocers has awarded $10,000 to four schools in the City of Santa Fe Springs. Each of the schools received a $2,500 scholarship at the City's Council meeting held on Thursday, February 16, 2012. Superior Foundation will continue working with the local community in order to maintain its commitment and support of Education throughout Southern California. - February 22, 2012 - Superior Grocers

Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys is Founding Sponsor of New National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids' Club

Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys is Founding Sponsor of New National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids' Club

Montlick & Associates, Georgia Personal Injury Attorneys, is Founding Sponsor of a new National Anti-Bullying Organization and Kids Club, in partnership with Children Without a Voice USA. The A4K, Ambassadors for Kids Club is a non-profit youth organization dedicated to keeping America's children safe. Membership is free to any child that joins the club and takes the pledge. The A4K Club teaches kids to use their voices to stand up and speak out when they see another child being bullied. - February 20, 2012 - Montlick & Associates, Attorneys at Law

Xclaimed Ministries Announces the 2012 Concert in the Park Schedule

In 2011, through the “Concert in the Park” series, the ministry gave away over 48 new bicycles, 2,500 toys, 2,930 free meals, 1,700 free Bibles, 100 amusement park vouchers and housing for underprivileged children. The 2012 series is expected to have even a greater impact within the community. - February 15, 2012 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc

Minute Menu Systems, LLC Sparks CACFP Week Interest with Contest on ChildCareInfo.com

CACFP Sponsors eligible for $100 gift card as they are encouraged to share ideas for observing CACFP Week on ChildCareInfo.com. - February 14, 2012 - Minute Menu Systems, LLC

President’s Day Fun Days for Students at the LifeCenter Plus

The LifeCenter Plus Health and Fitness Club offers working parents in the Hudson and Stow school districts a fun solution for the school holiday on Monday, February 20. Children, ages 5-12, are invited for a full or half day of games, swimming and more. “What better way to care for your... - February 10, 2012 - LifeCenterPlus

Children’s Advocate Commissions Investigation Into Drowning of St. Andrew College Students

The Office of the Children’s Advocate (OCA), under the direction of the Children’s Advocate Diahann Gordon-Harrison, today February 6, 2012, commissioned an investigation into the drowning of 15 year old Shane Burke and 16 year old Demel Osbourne. The boys who are students of St. Andrew... - February 06, 2012 - Office of The Children's Advocate

Lagond Music School Announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a 10th Anniversary Celebration, and Their First Live Streaming Fundraising Event on the Lagond Music Website

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary, the Lagond Music School, a not-for-profit organization located in Westchester County, announces the Lagond-A-Thon, a live video streaming performance and fundraising event on Friday, February 10th from 8pm to 12 midnight. This global online performance will commemorate the innovative contemporary music school’s 10 years of serving a diverse community of over 1,000 students. - February 02, 2012 - Lagond Music School

Fike Hosts Cub Scouts for Fire Safety Demonstration

Fike®, a leader in industrial and explosion protection safety solutions, recently hosted a group of Webelos I and II from Boy Scout Troop 3013 (Douglas County, KS), to an afternoon of fire and explosion safety demonstrations. The exhibition was conducted at Fike’s unique 26,000 sq. ft. - February 02, 2012 - Fike

My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

My Beast Friends®.com Opens Online Toy Factory Just in Time for Valentine’s Day

My Beast Friends.com opens online toy factory where customers can Adopt or Create a Beast Friend, handcrafted, made to order plush toy. My Beast Friends is an interactive site offering children a unique way to identify their fears - such as bullies, scared of the dark, etc. Each Beast Friend creatively addresses fears to help children be their best...that is what best friends do! - February 01, 2012 - MyBeastFriends.com

The Passion Profit Company Announces Children's Book on Overseas Contract Worker Family Life as Seen Through Child's Eyes

Each year, all over the world mothers and fathers leave their children to work overseas. This children's book, The Boy Who Dreamed to Be With His Parents on Saipan (ages 6-8), shares a child's perspective on the effects on the family and the children of these Overseas Contract Workers (OCWs). This book is part of the Passion Profit Company's Empowerment Project. - February 01, 2012 - The Passion Profit Company

New Life Worship Center Announces Awakening Conference 2012 with Speakers in Its Mission to Impact and Equip New England’s Teens

New Life worship Center's Awakening Conference registration is now open to the three day event which will feature speakers including Rich Jr. and DawnCherè Wilkerson, Chris Hill, Chad Veach, Adam McCain among others soon to be announced. - January 31, 2012 - New Life Worship Center

Creations by Crouch is Giving Away Bilingual Books

Author is making free Kindle downloads available for a limited time per book. - January 25, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.

Gramatica and Harrington Inducted Into East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame

Martin Gramatica and Joey Harrington were inducted into the East-West Shrine Game Hall of Fame. - January 23, 2012 - East-West Shrine Game

Self Published Author Places as Finalists for "Best Books 2011" and Called a "Must Read"

Self Published Author Places as Finalists for "Best Books 2011" and Called a "Must Read"

Green Kitty, an educational book about Alzheimer's disease for 8-12 year olds, placed as a Finalist in Children's Fiction in USA Book News Contest "Best Books 2011." - January 23, 2012 - Green Kitty Book

The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund Announces 2011 Program Year Grants to 8 Organizations Totaling $110,000; New Funding Strategy to be Announced for 2012 Through 2014

The Youth Outdoors Legacy Fund announces 2011 grants to 8 youth-oriented outdoor non-profit agencies. - January 21, 2012 - The Youth Outdoor Legacy Fund

Funny Children’s Book Discusses Manners and Belching

Authors, Lynda Medlyn and Kelley Staudenmier are pleased to announce the promotion of their book, The Best Belcher. Tag along with Bennett as he burps his way through the day. Bennett is in for a big surprise, however, and so are readers of this funny children's picture book for ages 4-8. - January 20, 2012 - Lynda Medlyn

New National Report Looks at Disparity Between Sizes of Models and Real Women; Eating Disorder Expert Looks at Links to Eating Disorders

New National Report Looks at Disparity Between Sizes of Models and Real Women; Eating Disorder Expert Looks at Links to Eating Disorders

A new report that came out in the January issue of PLUS Model magazine offers disturbing insight into the disparity between our society’s models and the real-life women they are purporting to represent. According to Judy Scheel, Ph.D., executive director of Cedar Associates, an eating disorder clinic in New York, this kind of disparity can go a long way to damaging young girls’ ideas of what it is to be beautiful, or even normal, and can lead to eating disorders. - January 14, 2012 - Cedar Associates

L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family

L.A. Unified School Teacher and Single Father of Four Receives Much-Needed Grant from Extended Family

The Yablon family was a thriving middle class family living in the West San Fernando Valley, but that was three years ago. That was before the mother of four children left the country leaving, her then husband, Brian Yablon, to raise their four children alone. The result, three years later, is a father who works two jobs only to see his family continue to struggle every day. Extended Family, a charity helping single parent families in financial need tries to help. - January 13, 2012 - Extended Family

BeLoved Ministries INC, a Lexington Ky Non-Profit, to Open Home for Underage Sex Trafficking Survivors

BeLoved Ministries INC, a Lexington Ky Non-Profit, to Open Home for Underage Sex Trafficking Survivors

BeLoved Ministries INC, a non-profit organization based in Lexington KY, announced at the beginning of the year that they will be opening a home at an undisclosed location in central Kentucky for survivors of sex trafficking under the age of 18 in 2012. According to the report from the US... - January 12, 2012 - Beloved Ministries INC

Social Navigator: Groundbreaking Social Skills App Challenges Conventional Parenting and Teaching Practices

Social Navigator: Groundbreaking Social Skills App Challenges Conventional Parenting and Teaching Practices

Special needs mom and behavioral management specialist creates new app that focuses on the root causes of child social challenges and calls for new alternatives to discipline and contingency management models for Apsperger's syndrome, ADD, and neurotypical kids. - January 11, 2012 - Seven Minds, LLC

Operation Kidsafe Free Digital Fingerprinting Program

Free program that will give parents a lifetime record of their child's fingerprints. - January 11, 2012 - Operation Kidsafe

Creations by Crouch Bilingual Children's Book Giveaway

Author has made free Kindle downloads available for a limited time. - January 10, 2012 - Creations By Crouch L.L.C.

Indigo Empyrean - First Contact Will Not Come from the Stars

Indigo Empyrean - First Contact Will Not Come from the Stars

Indie Film Writer/Director Pens a Novel About a Teen’s Quest to Save an Advanced Underwater Race from Extinction - January 10, 2012 - D.F. Marsh

Street Positive Announces Release of "A Fragile Child’s Cry" — True Story of a Father's Unselfish Love and Rescue of an Abused Foster Child

A Fragile Child’s Cry is the true-life story of a foster father who proved that love, courage, faith and perseverance can truly make an amazing difference in the life of a child victimized by shaken baby syndrome. Follow the remarkable journey of two foster parents as they fight to keep custody of a severely disabled child and hope to eventually adopt him. Experience their sorrows and joys, trials and victories each challenging step of the way. - January 08, 2012 - Street Positive

Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area Kicks Off National Mentoring Month with Search for 75 Mentors & Call for Funding to Serve the 750 Children on the Waiting List

Big Brothers Big Sister of the Bay Area (BBBSBA) announced today an ambitious new campaign to recruit 75 new Bay Area mentors as well as a call for donations to help support mentoring matches for 2012. The campaign kick-off coincides with National Mentoring Month and is designed to immediately... - January 04, 2012 - Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area

Forks at the Ready: Kids Food Festival Launches in New York City

Forks at the Ready: Kids Food Festival Launches in New York City

The first Kids Food Festival gets cooking on January 21st and 22nd, 2012, from 10am to 6pm at Citi Pond℠ at Bryant Park. The Kids Food Festival helps in the fight against childhood obesity through fun and flavorful activities around balanced food choices. Cooking demos and hands-on... - January 03, 2012 - Kids Food Festival

Elle Febbo Uses Best Seller to Raise Awareness and Funds for Human Rights Group

CCHR Florida once again calls on voice of former foster child turned best-selling author, child advocate, Elle Febbo, for Support. - December 30, 2011 - Febbo Media, LLC.

Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru

Seattle Woman Founds First Non-Profit School for Special Students in Cusco, Peru

Celeste Marion, BHS and UW graduate is the Co-Founder and Executive director of Manos Unidas, founding the first private school for Special Education in Cusco, Peru. The school started in the living room of her house in Cusco in 2007. Marion will be hosting the Winter Photo Exhibition at the Q Café in Seattle, WA Jan. 21, ‘12. The event will be sponsored by the Children of Peru Foundation (NY), exhibiting 10 profile photos by Cusco photographer Vanessa Cúneo. Photos will be auctioned for funds. - December 27, 2011 - Manos Unidas Peru

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